Mobile Cook

Mobile Cook

Contract:     Permanent

Hours:             32.5 hrs pw -Term time only.  Monday-Friday 8am-2.30pm

Salary:             Pathway 1 Point 1-3, Actual Salary £15,398.82 - £15,819.93 per annum (FTE £20,258- £20,812)

Site:                 Thomas Deacon Education Trust (TDET)

Closing date:   17th April 2023

Start:       4th September 2023

The Role

We are looking to appoint a Mobile Cook to join the catering team at Thomas Deacon Education Trust.  The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring a high level of food preparation and service is maintained in line with expectations of the school and the Trust.

You will be responsible for ensuring a high level of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety are met and maintained. Most importantly, you will be the face of the academy’s kitchen, promoting a positive and friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome to all students, staff and visitors.

The Person

You will:

·        Have knowledge of food safety and hygiene and food preparation skills.

·        Have a good level of cooking skills.

      Knowledge of operating tills both cash and cashless.

·        Be able to work both as part of a team and individually.

·        Be able to build relationships with young people and adults alike.

·        Have experience working in a fast-paced catering environment.

·        Have knowledge of general kitchen duties within a busy school kitchen environment.

The Trust offers:

·        Excellent salary package.

·        Fantastic training/CPD opportunities in a friendly supportive environment.

·        Opportunity for progression across Thomas Deacon Education Trust.

·        Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).

·        Local Government Pension Scheme.

·        An engaging, creative and welcoming environment to learners who take pride in their school.

·        An inclusive and collaborative approach.

·        A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the trust.

·        An actively supportive Local Governing Body and Trust leadership.

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the HR Team by e-mail hrteam@tdet.education.